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Discovery Montessori School
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neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia · Telephone: (206) 282-3848
Contact Info
Discovery Montessori School
2836 34th Avenue W
Seattle, WA
98199
Tel:
(206) 282-3848
Fax:
(206) 283-9054
Director:
Dee Hirsch
discoveryschool@msn.com
Admissions Director:
Dee Hirsch
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Children are naturally motivated to explore and learn all the time. Our school program is designed around the needs of the child to express creatively, pursue understanding, and develop character. D...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children Progress Freely within Daily Schedule & Routine:
A child 2 to 3 years of age would arrive at 9:00 each morning with a group of 9 to 12 children to explore together with independent choice ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 4 years |
| Days: | 4 day(s) a week 9:00 am- 11:45 am |
| Tuition: | $465/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2007 - 5/30/2008 |
| Summer Program | 6/16/2008 - 8/15/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 43 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Schedule options in these classes increase as a child grows in experience and gains independence. The younger classes are introductory learning skills and classroom community building and the entire ...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, by e-mail request |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Applicants are considered for a class and schedule and invited to see the school. In January all applicants will be invited to an open house or school visit. Child shows interest in the class setting and works with a teacher during Teacher-Child interview. Parent commits to a school attendance schedule and understands the curriculum and school routines |
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